Scuba Diving – an Alternative to Classical Summer Vacations

Groshan Fabiola asked:


At the summertime when everything around you seems to be melting down, there’s nothing more appropriate than bathing. But wouldn’t you like to try something different this year? How about scuba diving?

Scuba diving refers to swimming underwater while using breathing equipment which is self-contained. Other swimming underwater activities such as free-diving or snorkeling use breath-holding techniques. Scuba diving implies having a compressed air source, which means that the scuba diver can remain submerged for a longer period of time and he/she is not hindered to a remote air source. Scuba diving is swimming underwater with fins which are attached to the diver’s feet. However, there are other options for scuba divers to move around, such as the diver propulsion vehicle or sleds pulled by a boat. The latter are surface tethered devices.

The term ‘SCUBA’ is the acronym for “self contained underwater breathing apparatus”. However, the term now refers to ‘scuba apparatus’ or ‘scuba equipment’. The term goes back to World War II when it arose to refer to the oxygen rebreathers used by US combat frogman in underwater warfare.

It’s worth mentioning that there are persons who confuse scuba diving for an extreme sport, and this false impression will be changed as soon as get to actually practice scuba diving. The divers wears a diving suit at all times, in addition to his/her breathing apparatus. This diver suit helps avoid skin cuts that could be caused corals, marine animals or underwater objects. They also prevent the loss of body heat. Scuba diving doesn’t require a substantial physical effort on the part of the diver. Therefore, we could say that anyone who can walk a few miles can successfully complete a scuba diving session. Although it’s underwater, scuba diving does not require swimming abilities, but some certified scuba divers may be asked to have swimming skills, just to check the extent to which candidates can adapt to water.

There are many reasons why number of people engrossed in this sport is constantly increasing. Here are some of the reasons why people go scuba diving. First of all, those interested in marine life can be close to it. The variety of underwater wildlife, coral reefs and the numerous species of colorful fish leave the scuba diver with a wonderful experience. Secondly, there’s something different and unusual about each dive because of the numerous diving variations and the variety of marine life. Then, studies, researches and investigations are truly feasible with scuba diving. Marine biology, for instance, has experienced great improvement with the help of scuba diving. Not to mention that scuba diving is a relaxing activity, as it shows a soothing environment. This outdoor activity is also very educational, as the scuba diver combines fun with learning about marine life during a dive.

The terms scuba diving refer to various diving activities, such as recreational diving, technical diving, public safety diving, commercial diving, military diving and scientific diving. Technical diving includes cave and cavern diving, wreck diving, deep diving and ice diving. However, these are not the only categories that scuba diving is limited to, because it is still evolving.

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SCUBA Dive Monterey, CA

scubajam asked:


A composite of two dives in Monterey Bay early October 2007. A reasonable sample of reefs, kelp, crabs, fish and such for divers to answer the main question from their non-diving friends “What do you see down there?” Bland audio is made so the diver can describe the critters in the video – this is an interactive clip!!

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Scuba dive: 7-mile reef, Sodwana, South Africa

vrassoc asked:


A scuba dive on 7-mile reef at Sodwana Bay, South Africa.

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Scuba dive South West Rocks in NSW, Australia.

thelning asked:


Scuba dive South West Rocks in NSW, Australia. Unique mating Wobbegongs, probably never seen before. Hugging Groupers, feeding Moray eels. Just a fantastic dive with a myriad of fish species.

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Scuba Diving Through the Waters of Malaysia

Jacko asked:


The sea around the Malaysian Peninsular is like a treasure box for scuba diving. Due to the tropical climate and the bio-diversity of marine life surrounding the country, the waters in Malaysia is excellent for scuba diving. Vast diving spots are available for scuba divers of all levels. There is only one licensed scuba operator in Malaysia and it is PADI, which offers a wide selection of scuba diving spots, diving courses and expeditions.

A good scuba diving spot to start off with for the beginner to intermediate level is Tioman Island and Perhentian Island. Both locations have a spectacular tropical reef filled will marine wild life both big and small. There are season in which, scuba diving enthusiasts should be aware off in Malaysia. Both east and peninsular of Malaysia have different diving months, which would be deemed as perfect conditions for diving.

Best scuba diving time:

East Malaysia:  April – August

West coast peninsular Malaysia: December – May

East coast peninsular Malaysia: March – October

For the more seasoned scuba divers, East Malaysia’s diving spot would be a better place to start. Surrounded by the South China Sea, Sabah’s waters is rich with nutrients and marine life, making it one of the most beautiful in the world. Some of the islands and diving spots to note in East Malaysia include Pulau Layang-Layang, Pulau Sipadan and Pulau Kapalai. These areas are excellent for “muck diving” and would require a significantly higher level of advance diving to be able to fully appreciate the dive.

Scuba Diving is a very popular sport for Malaysians as well as flourishing activity for tourists. Diving spots in Malaysia has reached international recognition as one of the best in the world in terms of bio-diversity.



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